Basham Early Origins

The surname Basham was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Basham Spelling Variations

Basham Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Basham are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Basham include: Basham, Bosham, Barsham, Bassham, Bashan, Bashum and many more.

Basham Early History

Basham Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Basham research. Another 398 words (28 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1198, 1367, 1400, 1500, 1804, and 1843 are included under the topic Early Basham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Basham Early Notables (pre 1700)

Basham Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North Ameri ca. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Basham or a variant listed above:

Basham Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Andrew Basham, who sailed to Virginia in 1639

Andrew Basham, who landed in Virginia in 1639

Ann Basham, who arrived in Virginia in 1651

Ann Basham journeyed to Virginia in 1651

Basham Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

John Wallis Basham, aged 46, who emigrated to Maynard, Iowa, in 1908

John Basham, aged 41, who emigrated to the United States, in 1909

Sophie Basham, aged 23, who emigrated to America from Bermuda, in 1915

Oscar Basham, aged 25, who landed in America from London, England, in 1917

Arthur Bradley Basham, aged 63, who emigrated to the United States from Wittersham, England, in 1917

The Basham Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Basham Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.